‘Office’ actor Robinson faces drug charges

Prosecutors have filed felony drug charges against actor who plays Darryl

	Craig Robinson stars as Darryl in "The Office." Prosecutors have filed felony drug charges against Robinson.
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updated 6:12 p.m. ET Aug. 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Prosecutors have filed felony drug charges against Craig Phillip Robinson, an actor best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on NBC’s “The Office.”

According to documents released Friday, police in Culver City arrested Robinson on June 29 on suspicion of possessing MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and methamphetamine. He was released the same day after posting bail, jail records show.

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Robinson with two felony counts of drug possession and one count of being under the influence of illegal drugs.

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Robinson’s publicist declined comment Friday. The 36-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on August 21.

He is familiar to television audiences for his portrayal of Philbin, a warehouse foreman on “The Office.” He also recently appeared in the comedy film “Pineapple Express.”